لطفاً

Definition

The direct word for please when making requests.

Example

Etymology

'لطفاً' (lotfan) is derived from 'لطف' (lotf) meaning 'kindness'. The suffix 'اً' (ān) denotes a request, making it a polite form to ask for something.

How & Where It’s Used

'لطفاً' is a formal and polite term used in both spoken and written Persian to request or ask for something, suitable in all social scenarios.

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